Man.....what a shytty day and what a shytty workout. I had every intention of doing shoulders after chest today. I've been running on E all day but was really hoping by the time I got home and slammed down my Ignite2, I'd be ready and raring to go. WRONG!! I will say this.....a few months back I would have used today, my mood, and my energy level (or lack there of) as an excuse to just skip today and recover. But not anymore.....I've deciided a shytty workout is better than no workout, So I attempted to at least make a go of it. The weights were down from last week on bench and dips, but up on incline and cables. Go figure. The pumps are great. While I'm in the gym I take whatever chance I can to look at myself in the mirror as I can see what I used to look like. The shoulder pain is still present under weight. Before bed I'm checking our benefits to see what's covered and hope to make an ART appointment in the next few days. Also, I want to really blast shoulders so I'm saving them for tomorrow. I'm thinking I'm not getting enough sleep, so tonight I plan on being on my back naked by 8:30-9:00.

Doood I can press 245 on incline off my chest ONCE. Doing awesome, and I think you're right about getting the work in if you're just weary but not injured/really sore. If nothing else even going in and just bashin a single muscle or some abwork/cardio is gonna further you, and prob improve your mood. Showin' those mutha fuggin' weights who's the boss!!!

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Man.....what a shytty day and what a shytty workout. I had every intention of doing shoulders after chest today. I've been running on E all day but was really hoping by the time I got home and slammed down my Ignite2, I'd be ready and raring to go. WRONG!! I will say this.....a few months back I would have used today, my mood, and my energy level (or lack there of) as an excuse to just skip today and recover. But not anymore.....I've deciided a shytty workout is better than no workout, So I attempted to at least make a go of it. The weights were down from last week on bench and dips, but up on incline and cables. Go figure. The pumps are great. While I'm in the gym I take whatever chance I can to look at myself in the mirror as I can see what I used to look like. The shoulder pain is still present under weight. Before bed I'm checking our benefits to see what's covered and hope to make an ART appointment in the next few days. Also, I want to really blast shoulders so I'm saving them for tomorrow. I'm thinking I'm not getting enough sleep, so tonight I plan on being on my back naked by 8:30-9:00.

Doood I can press 245 on incline off my chest ONCE. Doing awesome, and I think you're right about getting the work in if you're just weary but not injured/really sore. If nothing else even going in and just bashin a single muscle or some abwork/cardio is gonna further you, and prob improve your mood. Showin' those mutha fuggin' weights who's the boss!!!

Originally Posted by tyga tyga

Solid chest numbers bd! Stay on the steak and lift heavy lol

Originally Posted by Montego1

Strong lifts brother!

Originally Posted by cswalczakny

Nice work as usual!!

Originally Posted by bcazo

Keep at it BD!! Looking good for not being into it..

Thanks a bunch fellas!! It's nice to come in here and 1)see you guys following along, and 2) to get some compliments n the workout even though I walked out of the gym yesterday feeling like a complete failure! *Cue violin music here*

So I had a VERY long and emotional talk with my wife last night. Something is going on with her but I can't quite put my finger on it. Anyways, the biggest thing to come out of it was it made me seriously consider giving up what I do for a living. So here I am.....41, seriously considering leaving what I've done for half my life and changing careers, AND trying to get back to the body and lifestyle I had. Man.....I need a vacation, stat. Anyone else just up and change everything in your life?

Thanks a bunch fellas!! It's nice to come in here and 1)see you guys following along, and 2) to get some compliments n the workout even though I walked out of the gym yesterday feeling like a complete failure! *Cue violin music here*

So I had a VERY long and emotional talk with my wife last night. Something is going on with her but I can't quite put my finger on it. Anyways, the biggest thing to come out of it was it made me seriously consider giving up what I do for a living. So here I am.....41, seriously considering leaving what I've done for half my life and changing careers, AND trying to get back to the body and lifestyle I had. Man.....I need a vacation, stat. Anyone else just up and change everything in your life?

Yup! When I first started dating my wife before we were married I worked part time at a dental laboratory and part time at Starbucks and had a band a lot of friends and partied all the time.

After her and I were together for about 6 months we found out she was pregnant. Immediately I closed up shop with my band went out and got a real job than a year later we built our first house I'm going back to school and running a charity I haven't had a drink in the year and a half quit smoking and changed my life in many other ways in a very short period of time.

Sometimes you just have to take a step back assess what's really important re prioritize and really get after it

Yup! When I first started dating my wife before we were married I worked part time at a dental laboratory and part time at Starbucks and had a band a lot of friends and partied all the time.

After her and I were together for about 6 months we found out she was pregnant. Immediately I closed up shop with my band went out and got a real job than a year later we built our first house I'm going back to school and running a charity I haven't had a drink in the year and a half quit smoking and changed my life in many other ways in a very short period of time.

Sometimes you just have to take a step back assess what's really important re prioritize and really get after it

Words of wisdom, indeed. Thanks. Your deal is pretty admirable, C.

Wait...hold up. You had a band? Tell me more! I've played in bands since i was 15.

I've known family friends in law enforcement for years. Every one of their wives felt the same "scared for your(our) safety" feeling. Several moved into a less "in the line if fire" position. The ones that didn't were divorced or, worse, died in the line of duty. My heart goes out to you guys and respect what you do.

Any way you can move into a safer position? How about promotion to a safer rank?

Wait...hold up. You had a band? Tell me more! I've played in bands since i was 15.

Yeah it was a dark western rock band. Think johnny cash on steroids amd rage soaked in Bourbon and cigarettes. I've got a sick cherry red ibanez art core hollow body with ivory and mother of pearl inlay. It was me on guitar and vocals, my cousin geoff on drums and my friend katie on viola

Yeah it was a dark western rock band. Think johnny cash on steroids amd rage soaked in Bourbon and cigarettes. I've got a sick cherry red ibanez art core hollow body with ivory and mother of pearl inlay. It was me on guitar and vocals, my cousin geoff on drums and my friend katie on viola

I've known family friends in law enforcement for years. Every one of their wives felt the same "scared for your(our) safety" feeling. Several moved into a less "in the line if fire" position. The ones that didn't were divorced or, worse, died in the line of duty. My heart goes out to you guys and respect what you do.

Any way you can move into a safer position? How about promotion to a safer rank?

We talked about that. I just can't see myself doing anything other than the VCAT (Violent Criminal Apprehension Team) stuff I'm doing now. I won't do a desk job, I'm not teaching, and patrol would make me cry from boredom. lol Her issue mostly is the time. She wants me home more and us doing more stuff together. I get it and I agreee, it's just going to take some work and time to figure out.

Yeah it was a dark western rock band. Think johnny cash on steroids amd rage soaked in Bourbon and cigarettes. I've got a sick cherry red ibanez art core hollow body with ivory and mother of pearl inlay. It was me on guitar and vocals, my cousin geoff on drums and my friend katie on viola

Dude, that sounds awesome! Did you guys do any demos? I've always played hard rock or metal. I've got a nice little music room/recording room in my house. I used to be an Ibanez guy but now it's all about ESP for me. I can't sing unless I drink though. During gigs, the more I drank, the further down they'd turn my microphone. lol

Dude, that sounds awesome! Did you guys do any demos? I've always played hard rock or metal. I've got a nice little music room/recording room in my house. I used to be an Ibanez guy but now it's all about ESP for me. I can't sing unless I drink though. During gigs, the more I drank, the further down they'd turn my microphone. lol

Just a quick note, and it probably explains my wife's position last night, but I doubt I'll have a gym update today and not sure about tomorrow. Today will be a 16 hour day when all is said and done and tomorrow I've been told that it will be the same as today and could turn into a 20 hour day. But hey, I've got the weekend off! lol

Thanks a bunch fellas!! It's nice to come in here and 1)see you guys following along, and 2) to get some compliments n the workout even though I walked out of the gym yesterday feeling like a complete failure! *Cue violin music here*

So I had a VERY long and emotional talk with my wife last night. Something is going on with her but I can't quite put my finger on it. Anyways, the biggest thing to come out of it was it made me seriously consider giving up what I do for a living. So here I am.....41, seriously considering leaving what I've done for half my life and changing careers, AND trying to get back to the body and lifestyle I had. Man.....I need a vacation, stat. Anyone else just up and change everything in your life?

I know you pain my friend my wife is a police Sargent in a very rough city!! She has 19 years on and I can't wait for her to retire! We have 2 little kids and her schedule sucks!!! Sometimes you have to sacrifice your career for your family ! She took a voluntary demotion back to PO just for a better work schedule.. Stay strong BD pray and you will see the light!!!

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I know you pain my friend my wife is a police Sargent in a very rough city!! She has 19 years on and I can't wait for her to retire! We have 2 little kids and her schedule sucks!!! Sometimes you have to sacrifice your career for your family ! She took a voluntary demotion back to PO just for a better work schedule.. Stay strong BD pray and you will see the light!!!